2024 Subaru Crosstrek: Enhanced Off-Road Prowess and Refined Comfort

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek continues to impress with its blend of ruggedness, comfort, and practicality, making it a top choice in its segment. The new model year brings a redesigned exterior with updated styling and even more off-road capability. The addition of the Wilderness off-road model further enhances its appeal for adventure seekers. Here’s a summary of what’s new and noteworthy for the 2024 Crosstrek:

What’s New

• Stiffer underpinnings
• Revised Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• Updated exterior styling and functional aero
• The Eyesight safety suite receives automatic emergency steering
• Available 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Updated front seat design
• The climate control system focuses on occupied seats
• Wilderness off-road model
• Discontinuation of the six-speed manual transmission

Powertrains

• Base and Premium models feature a 2.0-liter non-turbo flat-four engine (152 hp, 145 lb-ft) paired with a CVT automatic transmission
• Sport, Limited, and Wilderness models come with a 2.5-liter non-turbo flat-four engine (182 hp, 178 lb-ft) for improved performance

Safety Features

• Standard automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beams, and curve-adapting headlights
• Available blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic monitoring, lane-keeping system, and reverse automatic emergency braking
• New for 2024: automatic emergency steering

2024 Crosstrek Wilderness

• Features revised differential gear ratio, retuned CVT, and transmission oil cooler
• Increased maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds
• 9.3 inches of ground clearance, improved approach/departure angles
• All-terrain tires, special exterior styling, and unique interior features

Technology

• Base models feature keyless entry, two-zone climate control, and a dual 7.0-inch screen setup with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Available 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with over-the-air updates
• Wireless phone chargers and heated front seats are available on higher trims

Cargo Space and Interior Room

• Slightly shorter, narrower, and not as tall as the 2023 model
• It offers less legroom and cargo space than before but is still competitive in its class

The starting MSRP for the base trim is $26,290, with prices for the Limited top trim starting at $32,190

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek continues to be a well-rounded choice in the subcompact SUV segment, offering a blend of off-road capability, comfort, and practicality.